Garðskagaviti
| Location | Suðurnesjabær, Iceland |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 64°04′55″N 22°41′24″W / 64.081988°N 22.689935°W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1944 |
| Racon | G |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 31 m (102 ft), 28 m (92 ft) |
| Range | 15 nmi (28 km; 17 mi) (white), 10 nmi (19 km; 12 mi) (white, red, green) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 5s, F WRG |
The Garðskagaviti Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in Iceland, in the Southern Peninsula.[1] The lighthouse was constructed in 1897.[2]
History and description
The Garðskagaviti was constructed in 1897.[3] In 1944, another lighthouse was constructed to the east, replacing the original lighthouse.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Photo of the Day: Garðskagaviti lighthouse, perched at the tip of Reykjanes peninsula". Icelandmag. Retrieved 2022-10-18.
- ^ "Garðskagaviti – Reykjanes Geopark" (in Icelandic). Retrieved 2022-10-18.
- ^ Guides, Fodor's Travel (2020-02-25). Fodor's Essential Iceland. Fodor's Travel. ISBN 978-1-64097-237-7.
- ^ "Garðskagavitar – Ferlir" (in Icelandic). Retrieved 2022-10-18.